Norah Jones

Norah Jones (born Geethali Norah Jones Shankar; March 30, 1979) is an American singer-songwriter, pianist, and actress. She is the daughter of Indian sitar player Ravi Shankar. She is also the paternal half-sister of Anoushka Shankar. In 2002, she launched her solo music career with the release of the commercially successful and critically acclaimed album Come Away With Me, a fusion of jazz, pop, and country music, which was certified a diamond a... More

Date of birth:

  • Mar 30, 1979 (age 33 years)

Place Musical Career Began:

Active as Musical Artist (start):

  • 2001

Also known as:

  • Geethali Norah Jones Shankar,
  • Jones, Norah

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Grammy Award for Album of the Year Winners

Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance Nominees

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List Rank Year
  • 99
  • 2003

Maxim Hot 100 of 2003

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